Natalie Middleton
North Wales Police puts focus on distracted driving
Using the message, “Switch off before you drive off”, officers from the specialist unit have teamed up with colleagues from across the force to run the … Read More »
London gets first "Tiger Crossing" for cyclists
A "Tiger Crossing" combines a pedestrian zebra with a crossing for people on bikes and means that cyclists get the same priority as do pedestrians. They … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet signs up to Fleet Assist
Effective today (1 June), the move is set to benefit Ogilvie Fleet by the economies of scale offered by the network managed by Fleet Assist. … Read More »
Volvo connects with Apple Watch for latest version of On Call smart app
The move means that Volvo drivers with the Volvo On Call app can control settings, lock/unlock, locate and utilise many other Volvo services from their wrist. … Read More »
Six out of 10 drivers failing new roadside ‘drugalyser’ tests
So-called ‘drugalyser’ devices are being used in England and Wales following the 2nd March introduction of new rules in England and Wales aimed at stopping people … Read More »
HMRC announces new AFR rates
The new rates see 1p increases for diesel engines of 1600cc or less and 1601 to 2000cc whilst the rate for diesel engines over 2000cc remains … Read More »
Skoda drops prices for 2016 Rapid Spaceback
Launched in 2013, the model has been updated to offer OTR price reductions of up to £1,905 for all new orders for 2016 model year cars. … Read More »
DVLA to hold webchat on abolition of paper counterpart
Taking on Thursday 4 June 2015 starting at 10.30am, the webchat will provide an opportunity to ask the DVLA questions on how abolishing the paper counterpart … Read More »
Arnold Clark issues statement on death of Hugh Wallace
In a statement, Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited said: “Hugh, who was with the Group for over 40 years, was an incredibly well respected member of the … Read More »
Autogas completes first appointments for LPG conversion network
The conversion network has been introduced to increase LPG conversion accessibility for drivers, as part of the Autogas long-term vision to provide significant fuel cost savings … Read More »
Audi and RAC team up for fuel efficiency world record attempt
The #RecordRoadTrip – which is announced as Honda reveals its own record-breaking attempt – will see the RAC and Audi join forces and will begin in … Read More »
SHB Vehicle Hire implements Fleetondemand technology platform
The Fleetondemand solution has provided a completely new customer experience for hire bookings and for the control, interaction and handling of fleet data. In addition to hire bookings, alerts and SMR (service, maintenance and … Read More »
Honda attempts new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency
The title attempt will see two members of Honda's European Research & Development (R&D) team climb into a Honda Civic Tourer and set out from Aalst, … Read More »
Brake calls on fleets to implement new vehicle technology to protect vulnerable road users
In a new report published with Licence Bureau, Brake is appealing to employers to follow best practice advice and implement the latest safety technology suitable for … Read More »
GE in "advanced" talks with Element Financial Corp to sell fleet management
According to Bloomberg, sources close to GE said that a deal for the $9bn vehicle fleet management business has not been reached yet but GE hopes … Read More »
JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions extends sales team
The changes follow the recent announcement that the company, the specialist leasing and fleet management division of independent Yorkshire-based motor firm JCT600, has rebranded from the … Read More »
Winners of Prestige Fleet Servicing competitions at Silverstone Fleet Show revealed
Accountant Kevin Avery of RaceTech has been named the winner of the speedway time challenge and has scooped a pair of hospitality tickets to an elite … Read More »
Academy Leasing reports record vehicle finance results
The Wigan company, which sources and funds both company cars and commercial vehicles, has seen its vehicle finance division increase revenue by 12% in the year … Read More »
Robust domestic demand drives UK car production
To date, 530,505 new cars have been built so far this year, although the figure is 1.4% down on the same period in 2014, the Society … Read More »
Skoda reveals new Superb estate
Making its debut this autumn at the Frankfort Motor Show in September, the new model goes on sale the same month in the first markets, with … Read More »
ICC partners with Novatel Wireless for advanced telematics solution
The firm has adopted specialised cellular solutions from Novatel Wireless, a leading provider of wireless solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a result, In-Car … Read More »
Global mining firm adds Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell to fleet
Headquartered in London, Anglo American will use its hydrogen-powered ix35 Fuel Cell for general business use and special events. The handover took place at a brand … Read More »
Public testing of new Ford London GoDrive car sharing scheme starts
The service is said to be the only car-sharing service offering one-way trips with guaranteed parking and started as one of more than 25 experiments that … Read More »
National Windscreens appointed sole supplier for Ageas Glass Line customers
Ageas provides a number of motor insurance policies for a range of intermediaries and partners that cover a wide range of vehicles throughout the UK, and … Read More »
Aggressive overtaking forcing one in seven drivers to take evasive action
The figures have been revealed in a new survey by Brake and Direct Line, which also found that in the past year: Four in five drivers (80%) … Read More »
Fleets warned to only trust own fuel consumption figures
The warning comes from Fuel Card Services following a recent Which? report that indicated only 13 of 200 tested vehicles living up to manufacturers’ official mpg … Read More »
Vehicle leasing from SMEs rises sharply in 2014, reports Lex
The firm has reported a 29% year-on-year rise in the number of vehicles it leased to small firms in 2014, attributing the rise as “an indication … Read More »
City Auction Group completes six-figure investment in technology
Based on Dell servers and using fibre optic technology for faster throughput of data, the new system enables customers bidding online to have the same opportunity … Read More »
Fleets urged “not to take risks” with new DVLA licence checking services
The warning comes from LICENCECHECK, which says that many fleet managers are confused about the ways in which they can legally check driving licences, and have … Read More »
Free seminar to provide fleets with guidance on mileage claim & taxation laws
The seminar takes place at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, from 10am on Tuesday 9 June and is being hosted by ABAX, a Norwegian-owned technology company which works with … Read More »
